Local Notices and Social Notes From Bay City Area
Henry Gardiner of Harrison Elevator visited Bay City and Saginaw this week. Squire Melvan died Saturday at his daughter's home, Myre Newbound, aged 74 born in New York State. Funeral was held Sunday at the Newbound home then burial in Highland Michigan. Rev Allard led services. Mrs Fanny Newbound, a grandson Harold Newbound and many friends mourn the loss. Mail carriers drove Dobin for the first time this winter. Marie Hutchinson of near Clare visited last week. Urbandale District Skule event at Wilson's Opera House drew strong attendance with tickets near 56 dollars. Stanley Woods won honors at the Hobes convention in Clare. Clare Wonders beat Harrison in a county basketball game at the opera house with Clare leading at halftime 8 to 8 and 4 to 3 in the second. Referees were Bersette of Harrison and Winegardese of Saginaw. Mr and Mrs EMIS Harrison and Mr and Mrs L A Harrison of Detroit plan visits. Miss Nettie Weatherhead is home recovering. Mrs Seymour Andras hosted the young ladies auxiliary on Friday evening. Pete Carel of Flint aided with stepfather Asa Gray. Welch family visitors from Mt Pleasant spent the weekend at the Welch cottage. Easter Sunday services at Congregational church at 6:45 am with a Big Ben sound and a hearty early church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gardiner
Harrison Elevator
Bay City
Saginaw
Squire Melvan
Myre
Joseph Newbound
Highland
Mich
Joe Newbound
New York State
Newbound
Allard
Fanny Newbound
Harold Newbound
Monura
Marie Hutchinson
Clare
Wilson’s Opera House
Stanley Woods
K. P’s
Opera House
Clare Wondera
Harrison
Harrison Boys
Clare Boys
George EB. Bersette
George Winegardese
Emis Harrison
Detroit Sre
L. A. Harrison
Nettie Weatherhead
Seymour Andras
Pete Carel
Flint
Asa
Gray
City of Fair's 1920 report outlines sewer, water, and street upgrades
Mayor A J Doherty presents a 1920 city report detailing sewer failures on Fourth and Fifth streets, a consolidated voting precinct, water rate adjustments, rent collection by banks, new power motors at the waterworks, and repairs to the hose house. It lists financed improvements, indebtedness, and recommendations for a new fire apparatus building and water main extensions. Names: A J Doherty. Places: Fair, Fourth Street, Fifth Street, McEwan Street, Water Works. Dates: May 1, 1920. Amounts: $2735.40, $269.52, $609.00, $3807.00, $350.26, $430.78, $70.00, $2,000.00, $603.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Severn
Fourth Street
McEwan Street
Fifth Street
McEwan
General Electric Company
Maple Street
Wheaton “Ave. Bower
South Beech Street
A. L. Rogers
Beech St. Fund
Maple St
S. Beech St
Iavnee
Fener Bag
Ance Paticy
Halanes
Rogers, i
Dog Fund
Local Notices on Deaths Travel and Sales
Mrs Jobo Rockey returned home from Chicago where she was called by the death of her father. Funeral attendance from the vicinity for Vera Raymond’s services. The sale at William Watson’s drew a good crowd last Wednesday. Mrs John Kuster went to Clare to stay with her sister’s family as they visit a hospitalized child in Ann Arbor. Mrs Geo Cooper is ill with erysipelas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Rockey
Chio Ines
Vera Raymond
Wm. Watson
John Kuster
Clare Inet
Ann Arbor
Mre
Geo. Cooper
Moores Crossing Neighbors Host Farewell Party at Fuller Farm
Vernette Burnside attended a Boye Club meeting at Lloyd Smith's after staying overnight with Orville and Yreeman. Neighbors held a farewell party for Wilmot Graham and his wife on Thursday night with refreshments. Will Winingastorf returned from Alba reporting no work there. 3. B. Frizzell is back on the farm after winter in Jackson. Robins and sprigg birds are back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernette Burnside
Atwood Siding
Boye Club
Lloyd Smith’s
Orville
Yreeman
Wilmot Graham
Fuller Farm
Will Winingastorf
Alba
B. Frizzell
Jackson
Os Sgain
Postponed Meeting in Colville Due to Bad Roads
Colville report notes the Monday March 28 church meeting postponed because of poor roads. The column adds local moves including Mrs Jobo Miller and children visiting south of Clare, Dorothy and Thelma Kirkpatrick from Clare with Dorothy Cotton, and Will Hampton from Mr Pleasant visiting the area. Patricia Jean arrives to live with Mr and Mrs Jay Clare. Mother and babe reported well with congratulations. Mrs Ruby Allen of Grand Lodge visits for her daughter Mrs Clute and the newborn granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Miller
Clare
Dorothy
Thelma Kirkpatrick
Dorothy Cotton
Will Hampton
Mr. Pleasant
Patricia Jean
St. Patrick’s Day
Jay Clare
Mother
Babe
Ruby Allen
Grand Lodge
Clute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waestas
Frank Hochstettler
Welch
Dlaushbter
Miler
Mt Pleasant
Welch Cottage
Congregational Church
Annouuly
Mr. Edison
Edison Phonograph
Avith
Pranklin Booth
Floyd Kirkpatrick
First Ward
A. J. Doherty
Honorabe
City of
de Kol
Butter Boy
Pontiacs
Legis
Segis Pontiac
Korndyke Hengerveld
Ormsby
Korndyke
Bowler Farm
Michigan
P. M
D. L. Perry
Cotes Ohio
S. T. Wood
Liverpool
N. Y
Moores Crossing
Colonville
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